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There's no doubt about it, moving is expensive. Whether you are moving across the street or moving across the country, there are a lot of expenses that come with the move. From moving boxes to packaging, truck rentals, professional cleaning for the old place, and...

No matter which province you are arriving from, the rules will be a little bit different than here in BC. The residential tenancy act varies by province. So whether you are moving from a different province, or simply renting a place on your own for the first time, the...

Have you thought about making the move to Vancouver Island? If you have, you aren’t alone! Many people are fleeing the lower mainland to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle that the island has to offer. Trading the rush hour traffic and sky-high prices in for a peaceful life...

Your boxes are all packed, the truck is loaded, you’ve handed in your old keys, and you’re on your way to the new apartment. You arrive at your new place, excited about your brand new pad. 20 minutes later, however, you find yourself sitting on the toilet facing a...

Trying to relocate the office can be a huge task! Whether you are moving into a bigger space because your company is expanding or you are cutting back on size, there is quite a lot to do when moving offices. Usually, unless you can time off from the business to make...

Moving at an age where you have decreased physical functionality can be incredibly stressful for seniors. If they are moving into an assisted living or seniors home this time can be even more so. Losing their autonomy is always a fear for seniors and moving into a...

Moves are stressful, there is no doubt about that! However, moving also gives you the perfect opportunity to throw away, donate, or make some money off of the clutter you’ve been piling up over the years. Nowadays, with the upcoming of Craigslist and Kijiji, you can...

Victoria is an amazing city! We basically have it all. Victoria has mild winters, reasonable cost of living, a location only a few hour drive to the mountains but yet still right beside the ocean. There really are not a lot of places that can compare! One of the very...

Moving to a new home can be a little upsetting, no matter how long you have lived in your current place. For myself, every time I move out of an apartment I feel a little bit nostalgic and always take a moment to reflect on the memories I’ve made. When I get to the...

Moving can be expensive. That is why it can be extremely important to a lot of us that we get our entire damage deposit back. In between putting down a deposit for your new place, buying moving materials, renting a moving vehicle, and hiring movers, the cost can...